Gerardo Torres Loya
Quality Assurance Manager
1557 Plaza Verde El Paso, TX 79912, 919.349.0583
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
* Process improvements, AIAG Core Tools, SPC, DOE & Problem solving,.
* Achieved cost reduction targets by implementing Six Sigma & Lean
Manufacturing Techniques
* Participated in six successful launches of automotive industries in Mexico
and USA.
* Managed engineers, technicians, data clerks and operators in different areas
of a high volume manufacturing plant.
* Participated as Lead auditor/Management Representative in preparing and
achieved ISO/TS-16949:2002, ISO 9001:2000 certifications in two manufacturing
plants.
* Quality management systems implementation, maintenance and improvement.
AREAS OF STRENGTH:
* Quality Management System (Third Party, Internal, External & Layered Audits)
* Core Tools (PFMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC, APQP)
* Process Improvement by using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing toos
* Problem Solving (K.T., 8D)
* Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
* Supplier Development
* Statistical Process Control
EDUCATION:
Instituto Tecnol gico Regional de Chihuahua, M xico. 1981.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering with a major in
Electronics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Berger Safety Textiles LP / Narricot Industries LLC Continuous Improvement
Manager / Q.A. Manager
South Hill and Boykins VA.
2002 to December 2008
Salary 69,000.00 USD/Year
* Responsible for Quality Control dept in a Seatbelt Plant. Achieved ISO/TS
16949:2002, ISO-9001:2000 & ISO/IEC17025 certifications
* Improved 10% First Quality Yield and reduced Customer complaints in 50% in
one year.
* Management representative for ISO/TS16949 & ISO9001 successfully implemented
* Responsible for Implementing all documents needed for the Quality Management
System
* Continuous improvements projects and Lead auditor in TS-16949
* Responsible for QC Lab certification under A2LA (ISO 17025:2002) Norm.
* APQP for Airbags, run at rates AIAG core tools.
TRW Automotive
Six Sigma Black Belt
Washington, MI
March 2001 August 2002
Salary 60,000.00 USD/Year
* Responsible for process improvement project implementation and cost
reductions.
* Responsible for teaching Six Sigma to green belt level.
* Coach and mentor Green Belts projects on process improvement Projects.
* Monitor cost reduction objectives and present results to upper management
* Support manufacturing processes from design phase to start of production with
quality and manufacturing issues..
* Equipment and machinery procurement for Ford rollover side curtains
manufacturing lines.
TRW Automotive/Aguirre Safety Technologies (TRW / MIIM J.V.) Manufacturing
Engineering Mgr.
Detroit, MI Dec. 1998- March 2001
Salary 55,000.00 USD/Year
* Developed documents for Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP), in a side
curtain and rollover airbags manufacturing facility.
* Trained workforce in lean manufacturing principles.
* Developed plant measurables for Quality Operation System.
* Participated in launching of new side curtains manufacturing lines.
TRW Occupant Restraints ALPS (Accelerated lean production system) Project
Facilitator
Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico
Dec. 1996- Dec. 1998
* Managed a cost reduction program and implemented some elements of Toyota
Production System such as; Poka Yokes, One Piece Flow, Five S 's, TPM and 8
kinds of waste.
* Reduced model changeover from 2 hours to 20 minutes by using Single Minute
Exchange of die Technique (SMED).
* Achieved an overall cost reduction target of 40% of Compressible cost on a
high volume manufacturing plant without sacrificing product quality and
efficiency.
TRW Occupant Restraints Maintenance Superintendent
Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico 1992-1996
Salary 55,000.00 USD/Year
* Trained workforce on Total Productive Maintenance techniques in order to
reduce downtime from 1 hour to 20 min. per shift.
* Developed and reduced yearly maintenance department budget.
* Equipment troubleshooting and support technicians with equipment problems.
* Managed five engineers, sixty-seven technicians, five lead technicians and
four data clerks.
* Developed maintenance measurables for Quality Operation System such as
Overall Equipment Effectiveness and Reliability and Maintainability Indexes.
* Responsible for mistake proofing index and audits for error proofing
devices.
* Coordinated the design of mistake proofing devices for every manufacturing
operation in the plant.
Motion Control Technology (Warner Electric)
Manufacturing Services Manager
Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico
1990-1992
Salary 45,000.00 USD/Year
* Responsible for production equipment, buildings, tool crib and environmental
issues.
* Implemented a computerized maintenance management system, including spare
parts control and conducting environmental surveys.
* Responsible for 4 engineers, 15 technicians and 3 data clerks.
* Responsible for equipment and machinery installation and facility startup.
Tableros de Yeso de Chihuahua
Plant Superintendent
Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico
Salary 50,000.00 USD/Year
1987-1990
* Responsible for performance in a gypsum wallboard plant.
* Responsible for production, engineering and maintenance departments.
* Responsible for equipment and machinery installation and facility startup.
Computer skills:Microsoft office 2000, Microsoft Projects, Auto Cad light, SPC
Software and Minitab.
Bilingual:Fluent in English and Spanish.
Six Sigma:Six Sigma Black Belt: certified by Rath and Strong. (August 2002)
Immigration Status:Permanent resident (Green Card
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